Mega-Weekend Event Kicks Off With An Uproarious New Megamind Adventure
In DreamWorks Animation’s Signature Double DVD Pack and Blu-ray/DVD Combo

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. – (January 3, 2011) He’s bad, brilliant…and blue.
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: DWA) “mega, mega, mega funny”
(Fox News, NY) MEGAMIND flies onto Blu-ray and DVD on FRIDAY, February 25, 2011, giving audiences of all ages even more diabolical fun and surprises they didn’t see in theaters. Packed with laughs, epic comic book action and non-stop adventure, the thoroughly entertaining and refreshingly original story has been hailed by critics as “mind-boggling fun” (Boston Herald) and features the voice talent of mega-stars Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, David Cross and Jonah Hill. The “beautifully animated” and “utterly delightful film” (Washington Post) kicks off a Mega-weekend with the debut of an all-new action-comedy starring fan-favorite characters Megamind and Minion. Featuring members of the original voice cast, MEGAMIND: THE BUTTON OF DOOM follows our daring duo on their first day on the job as the new protectors of Metro City.

MEGAMIND: THE BUTTON OF DOOM will be available for a limited time only in a Double DVD Pack and in a Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack. The Double DVD Pack also includes a behind-the-scenes look at the cast, a peek into Megamind’s lair, filmmaker commentary, a tutorial on drawing Megamind, a video comic book and much more. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo includes exclusive features such as The Animators’ Corner featuring picture-in-picture storyboards, behind-the-scenes footage and insightful interviews, as well as pop-up trivia, a comic creator and more. Offering tremendous value and hours of entertainment for the whole family, the Double DVD Pack and Blu-ray/DVD Combo will be available as low as $19.99 and $24.99 respectively.

DreamWorks Animation’s MEGAMIND Double DVD Pack

The MEGAMIND Double DVD Pack delivers more out-of-this-world fun with bonus features including the following:

Disc 1:

MEGAMIND

Plus:

· Meet the Cast of Megamind

· Deleted Scene

· Filmmakers’ Commentary

· Previews

· World of DreamWorks Animation: Fun-filled looks into the worlds of Shrek, How To Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar

Disc 2:

MEGAMIND: THE BUTTON OF DOOM – The brandnew adventure featuring members of the original voice cast

Plus:

Inside Megamind’s Lair

AnimatorMan

You Can Draw Megamind

Mega Rap

The Reign of Megamind—Video Comic Book

Spot The Difference

Minion’s Zone (DVD Rom):

o Printables

o Links

DreamWorks Animation’s MEGAMIND Blu-ray/DVD Combo

Blu-ray

MEGAMIND

MEGAMIND: THE BUTTON OF DOOM – The brandnew adventure featuring members of the original voice cast

Plus:

Exclusive Blu-ray Features:

The Animators’ Corner

Trivia Track

Comic Creator

Behind the Mind

Additional Bonus Features:

· Meet the Cast of Megamind

· Deleted Scene

· Inside Megamind’s Lair

· AnimatorMan

· You Can Draw Megamind

· Mega Rap

· The Reign of Megamind—Video Comic Book

· Spot the Difference

· Filmmakers’ Commentary

· Previews

· World of DreamWorks Animation: Fun-filled looks into the worlds of Shrek, How To Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar

DVD

MEGAMIND

· Meet the Cast of Megamind

· Deleted Scene

· Filmmakers’ Commentary

· Previews

· World of DreamWorks Animation: Fun-filled looks into the worlds of Shrek, How To Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar

DreamWorks Animation’s MEGAMIND DVD

The single-disc DVD includes the following:

DVD

MEGAMIND

· Meet the Cast of Megamind

· Deleted Scene

· Filmmakers’ Commentary

· Previews

· World of DreamWorks Animation: Fun-filled looks into the worlds of Shrek, How To Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar

MEGAMIND Synopsis

Packed with high-flying action and non-stop laughs, DreamWorks Animation’s Megamind puts a whole new hilarious twist on the superhero movie. Super villain Megamind’s (Will Ferrell) dreams have come true when he captures the damsel in no distress (Tina Fey) and conquers the city’s protector Metro Man (Brad Pitt), gaining control of Metro City. But when a new villain (Jonah Hill) is created and chaos runs rampant, the world’s biggest “mind” and his comic sidekick Minion (David Cross) might actually be the ones to save the day.

MEGAMIND: THE BUTTON OF DOOM Synopsis

For their first day on the job as the new protectors of Metro City, Megamind (Will Ferrell) and Minion (David Cross) are selling off the gadgets from their evil lair. But when one seemingly harmless “button” unleashes the gigantic robot MEGA-MEGAmind, the duo will have to resort to their old tricks to restore order in this all-new action-comedy from DreamWorks Animation.

About DreamWorks Animation SKG

DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series, live entertainment properties and online virtual worlds, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. DreamWorks Animation has been named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE® Magazine for two consecutive years. In 2010, DreamWorks Animation ranks #6 on the list. All of DreamWorks Animation’s feature films are now being produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 21 animated feature films, including the franchise properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon.

About Paramount Home Entertainment

Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. PHE is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Paramount Famous Productions, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS and PBS and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment.

I agree completely. I would love to see a complete END to this exclusivity business. And a film like Megamind, which I am sure is a pleasant picture but I admit I haven't seen, doesn't seem likely to be THE movie that would generate many 3D-TV sales. Better to go the route of A Christmas Carol and just release it to all.

Owner

Looking through some CES pictures it looks like Samsung was demoing this (Megamind) at their booth in 3D, so I think that confirms that it is the next Samsung exclusive.

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Its official: As part of the company’s ongoing commitment to bring premium content to consumers, Samsung announced that its new 3D Starter Kit, which includes of two pairs of 3D active glasses, would also include Blu-ray 3D versions of DreamWorks Animation SKG's Megamind and the complete Shrek collection at no additional cost.

Owner

An item is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it . Avatar was prices at close to $300 and it has come down to the $75-$80 range. Hopefully Megamind will come down to the $40 after more of them hit the market.